About how much
about how much does a hamster and al of the things i will need cost? and if u could give me some links on hamster care and such....and a list of every thing i need. I would really appreciate it!! thamks!!
Answers:Well the hamster itself is going to cost about $10. The cage that you want can very from $20 to $65( I would strongly recommend just getting a 20 gallon long fish tank they are 27.99 at petsmart and get a mesh wire top for it, thats about 17.99 or so, you might be able to get it cheaper on ebay. This type of cage works the best to keep hamsters and bedding in, drafts out, the other types of cages, the plastic ones will eventually wear out and break or get chewed through), the wheel for the hamster is about $5-$8 depending on size, a house for it also about $5. Food bowl $5, Chew toys are usually pretty cheap 3 dollars, water bottle probably about $4. The bedding I use is relatively cheap, I get a big bag of Aspen Bedding (not pine or cedar, these are bad). The bag is about 12.99 and has lasted me for the past 4 months or so and I also use it for my mice cage, and I still have quite a bit left. A ball for the hamster to get out and run around in is $6. And the food pretty much just depends on your preference. I feed the forti-diet blocks (5lb bag) thats $9 but lasts me about 3 months feeding 4 mice and a hamster with it. After the initial cost of every thing which is somewhere around $115 (this price varies depending on cage and accessories), the hamster should only cost you maybe $15 dollars a month for the following years assuming you dont have any vet visits.